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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.86, 18,034.02 and 5,444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.86, 18,034.02 and 5,444.28 is: 8,166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.86 : 18,034.02 = 5,444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.86/18,034.02 = 5,444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.86x = 18,034.02 × 5,444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.86x = 98,182,254.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,182,254.41/12,022.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,166.30

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